Calories in a Boiled Egg

Egg is one of the most favorite and satiating food for children as well as adults. Eggs of hen or goose are being consumed since thousands of years. Eggs of hen are available year round in all parts of the world. This article refers to hen eggs calories as these are the most common type of eggs consumed by people worldwide. Eggs can be soft boiled or hard-boiled, depending upon the liking and requirement.

Boiled Egg Calories
If you want to enjoy a low calorie breakfast, you can reduce calories in boiled egg and toast by switching from butter to margarine or by selecting low fat butter. Low fat versions of cheese are also available which you can choose, for making egg sandwiches.

Description	Quantity	Approximate Calories
Soft boiled egg	1 whole	80
Hard-boiled egg	1 whole	76
Cooked scrambled egg	1 cup (220 g)	367
Egg poached	1 whole (50 g)	71
Boiled egg yolk	1	60
Boiled egg white	1	17
Egg fried	1 large(46 g)	90
Raw, fresh egg	1 extra large(58 g)	83
Boiled egg and toast	1 egg, 2 pieces of toast, 1 tbsp butter	340-400
Boiled egg and toast	2 egg, 2 pieces of toast, 1 tbsp butter	400-460

Boiled Egg Nutrition Facts
1 cup chopped (136 g) hard-boiled egg contains:

Name of the Nutrient	Quantity
Calories	211
Calories from carbohydrates	6.1
Calories from fat	130
Calories from protein	74.6
Total fat	14.4 g
Saturated fat	4.4 g
Monounsaturated fat	5.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.9 g
Total carbohydrates	1.5 g
Sugars	1.5 g
Protein	17.1 g
Omega 3 fatty acids	106 mg
Omega 6 fatty acids	1616 mg
Cholesterol	577 mg
Water	101 g
Calcium	68 mg
Selenium	41.9 mcg
Phosphorus	234 mg
Potassium	171 mg
Magnesium	13.6 mg
Zinc	1.4 mg
Fluoride	6.5 mcg
Iron	1.6 mg
Sodium	179 mg
Vitamin A	797 IU
Vitamin E	1.4 mg
Folate	59.8 mcg
Choline	306 mg
Thiamin	0.1 mg
Riboflavin	0.7 mg
Niacin	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Pantothenic acid	1.9 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Betaine	0.8 mg
Dietary fiber	0
Starch	0

After taking a look at this table, you must have recognized that boiled egg is rich in various vitamins like riboflavin, vitamin B12, etc. and minerals like calcium, magnesium, etc. But the bad part is that boiled egg is high in cholesterol and saturated fat. So eggs should be consumed in limited quantity only.

Health Benefits of Eggs
An egg is a good source of choline which is required for proper functioning of brain and overall health. Choline plays an important role in chemical reactions in the body. Choline helps reduce inflammation. Our body structure is built on protein and an egg is packed with high quality protein. Besides, it is low in calories. So, it can be included in regular diet or even weight loss diets. Eggs keep your heart healthy and they protect your eyesight. Antioxidant elements in eggs help strengthen your immune system. Eggs prevent unnecessary clotting of blood.

Eggs convey fertility and 'Easter eggs' are associated with religious worship. Hard-boiled eggs are easy to pack as low calorie snacks on the go. Calories in a boiled egg are considered healthy as they help improve your overall health and they help maintain your weight. So, you can now enjoy your breakfast with eggs from the bottom of your heart!